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Freelance Process Engineer (Cocoa)

Londerzeel Temporary View Job Description
As a Freelance Process Engineer (Cocoa), you will be part of the Process Technology team at site level, reporting directly to the Process Technology Manager.You will play a key role in new product introduction (NPI), product transfers, and innovation projects, while also driving continuous improvement initiatives on the production floo

Updated on 05/05/2026

  • High-impact role leading product innovation and industrialization
  • International exposure with cross-site and global collaboration

About Our Client

Our client is a global industrial Chocolate manufacturer with a strong presence in Belgium and a reputation for operational excellence and continuous improvement. The organization combines advanced production technologies with a robust innovation pipeline, supported by international R&D and process teams.

Job Description

As a Freelance Process Engineer your responsibilities are:

  • Lead NPI, Product Transfers (PTF), and innovation projects at site level
  • Coordinate and execute First Time Makes (factory trials) in collaboration with technical teams
  • Act as key interface with central innovation and technical stakeholders
  • Analyze production performance and identify root causes of losses and KPI gaps
  • Drive and facilitate root cause analysis and continuous improvement actions
  • Support teams in data collection and extraction to enable CI and daily management systems (DMS)
  • Optimize processes to increase throughput and reduce waste
  • Develop and implement work instructions for new processes and products
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, engineering, quality, and supply chain teams
  • Contribute to improvements in efficiency, quality, safety, and environmental performance

The Successful Applicant

A successful Freelance Process Engineer should have:

  • Proven experience as a process engineer/expert in a Chocolate manufacturing environment
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, Bioengineer)
  • Strong background in continuous improvement and root cause analysis
  • Hands-on experience with data analysis and production systems (e.g., SAP, MES/SCADA)
  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence operational teams
  • Languages: French required, with English and Dutch at working level

What's on Offer

Our customer offers you:

  • Freelance assignment with high operational impact
  • Opportunity to work on innovation and performance improvement projects
  • Dynamic industrial environment with international exposure
  • Competitive daily rate aligned with experience
Contact
Kristof Abikhalil
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6996087

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Londerzeel
Contract Type
Temporary
Consultant name
Kristof Abikhalil
Job Reference
JN-042026-6996087

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